Cat. No. 245/II, variant 2
Nothing Escapes Me
- State/Variant:
- State II of II, variant
- Date:
- 2001
- Themes
- Body Parts, Faces & Portaits, Objects
- Techniques
- Drypoint
- Support:
- Smooth, wove paper
- Dimensions:
- plate: 11 1/2 x 8 7/16" (29.2 x 21.4 cm); sheet: 17 1/8 x 15 1/16" (43.5 x 38.2 cm)
- Signature:
- Not signed
- Publisher
- unpublished
- Printer
- Harlan & Weaver
- Edition:
- 6 known variant impressions of state II, 3 on fabric
- Edition Information:
- Not issued as a published edition at any state.
The sixth known variant impression of this composition is not illustrated, due to its similarity to the impression printed in blue ink on paper, reproduced in the Evolving Composition Diagram below. - Impression:
- Not numbered
- Curatorial Remarks:
- According to the artist's assistant, Jerry Gorovoy, this print composition led to the 2004 Untitled sculpture seen below in Related Works in Other Mediums. There are eyes going around both sides of this sculptural head.
- Description:
- Drypoint
- State Changes and Additions:
- Changes from state I in drypoint: necklace further delineated; reinforced overall.
- Artist’s Remarks:
- Inscribed on the verso of the source drawing: "Rien ne m'échappe j'ai peur de ne pas tout voir."
- Other Remarks:
- According to the Louise Bourgeois Studio, Bourgeois intended to make an edition of this composition, but never completed it. Two of the known impressions on fabric have inscriptions (in an unknown hand) on the verso showing some indication of future editioning: one impression says, "No. 1/7" and the other says, "1 of 2 unique variants."
- MoMA Credit Line:
- Gift of the artist
- MoMA Accession Number:
- 21.2012
State II of II, variant
2001
Nothing Escapes Me
2001
Source
2001
Nothing Escapes Me
2001
Nothing Escapes Me
2001
Medium: Ink and pencil on paper
Dimensions: sheet: 11 x 8 1/2" (27.9 x 21.6 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
State I of II
2001
<i>Nothing Escapes Me</i>
2001
State II of II, variant
2001
<i>Nothing Escapes Me</i>
2001
State II of II, variant
2001
<i>Nothing Escapes Me</i>
2001
State II of II, variant
2001
<i>Nothing Escapes Me</i>
2001
State II of II, variant
2001
<i>Nothing Escapes Me</i>
2001
State II of II, variant
2001
<i>Nothing Escapes Me</i>
2001
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1996
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1986
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© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
Untitled
2004
Untitled
2004
Medium: Fabric and stainless steel
Dimensions: overall: 13 x 12 x 12" (33 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY
Untitled
2004
Untitled
2004
Medium: Fabric and stainless steel
Dimensions: overall: 13 x 12 x 12" (33 x 30.5 x 30.5 cm)
© The Easton Foundation/VAGA at ARS, NY